Can I plug this into a router and use it to run my comcast home phone service without buying a $50 VoIP box?
8310
no, it only works with a computer USB port. I suggest you call Vonage to see if they have any deals to get their VoIP box for free. I have had one for about 2 years and it works great.
1932374
Simple answer, yes, you can do that. Longer answer, it depends. When you talk about introducing wireless with VoIP, you have many issues that need to be taken into consideration such as, quality of the signal, speed at which the adapter really connects to the router at, and interference. Just because you have full signal per the indicator, if it were connected to a computer, that does not mean the signal quality is good. I can be connected to a router at 5 bars but only 1Mbps yet, I can also have 1 or 2 bars with higher speeds. The best thing I can tell you to do is to purchase it and try it. It may work wonders for your setup and then again it may not. One thing I have to share however is the adapter I had died a week ago, but was already out of warranty. It would see the networks during configuration but would not connect to any of them. I have three separate wireless networks at my home and all three using different routers and it would not connect to any of them. I would probably look at a much better quality adapter for VoIP needs, especially if it is your primary phone for 911 services.
1030958
Yes, you can use this AccessPoint as "input" for a router. You do not even need a router, i just us a switch.
1280908
No, this modem is compatible with the Comcast system, you should not have to call them to set-up modem.
592108
No, this is a router, you need a modem in front of it. Google xfinity supported modems. If your not getting voice from them I recommend the motorola surfboard
1870998
That's actually two different questions. The answer to the first is no. The answer to the second is yes, depending on your VOIP server and configuration capabilities.
1368011
This takes the cable to internet. You would need a separate device provided by the VoiP provider for the phone service.
490566
I don't have vonage but I have Comcast voip, it does work. But remember when backup sump goes to work is when you house power is out, so most likely, router and vonage won't be working either, but when its up running the minder call out works great... I am sure LAN line has its limitations and may not work either.
888948
No, this is not a router, is an adapter so you can make calls with your "house phone" via internet (VoIP)
133867
The other answers are wrong, somewhat. I can't say about the vowan/VoIP, but I can say that this router does function as a router regardless of what service provider you have. Most companies design their equipment for interoperability, even most modems can be used between service providers. Meaning, I can take this router, connect it to an Arris telephony modem, which is then connected to an Armstrong Cable network, and type this answer out.
507779
Nope, just link it to your router, I had no problems with this unit, I am still using it today, no problems.
1974889
I don't see why not. This product works as a bridge between your router and the electrical outlet. No software installation is required. I would suggest buying it, trying it, and keep the box...and worst case, you just have to return it. But I feel confident in it working.
1534393
It can, but requires some setup. Wouldn't be worth the effort as VOIP is so cheap now.
1280263
I am not a VOIP specialist, so have a look here: http://www.wikihow.com/Setup-Voice-over-Internet-Protocol-%28VoIP%29-in-Your-Home, or here: https://www.voiptalk.org/products/voip-setup.php, or on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuN9TOXwL1E . Just examples, there are a lot more out there...
1934564
Yes through the Ethernet port. But even though it is possible we recommend that any VoIP device to be connected directly to the main router via an Ethernet cable for better performance.
1297422
Yes, but you asked about phones plural, so keep in mind that you would need 1 Spa112 adapter for every 1 analog phone you want to convert to VoIP. Also remember the analog phone has to be close enough to a hub/router so that you can run the cables. Here's the basic setup: -You have the analog phone and a standard RJ11 phone cable (would normally run from phone to wall). -Instead, you run the RJ11 phone cable from the phone to the RJ11 port on the Spa112 adapter. -Then you run an Ethernet cable from the Spa112 adapter to your hub/router/modem. Keep in mind, this will need to be configured not only for your local network (the adapter has the standard Cisco web UI), but with your VoIP provider as well. You will have to call your VoIP provider so they can register the Spa112 device(s) on their end. The setup doesn't require a technical maven, but it does require quite a bit of configuration, especially to point an existing VoIP service at this device. I could have bought this preconfigured directly from the VoIP provider, but because it was preconfigured for their specific service, it was $20-30 more. It's certainly less hassle to get these preconfigured from your VoIP provider, but it really depends how good their customer service is. My provider was happy to help me set this up for no charge.
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Maybe, I used the router to connect a IP phone via a pbx (freeswitch) to an analog phone line It basically converts an Ethernet connection rj-45 to a 2 wire phone connector rj-11.